Ghar pe my mom used to make me a very light warm kadha with ginger and tulsi, which felt so comforting. Staying with parents made me feel so pampered during these sick days. Do try steam inhalation, and keep yourself warm, beta.
Don't run to take Viks action 500 or any random cold tablets now, it's not safe in pregnancy. Stick to warm saline gargles and steam inhalation for quick relief. If the cold doesn't go away in 2-3 days, just call your doctor and get safe medicines.
Warm water with honey and lemon is great for soothing the throat, and steam is very safe during pregnancy. But remember, if you get a high fever or if the cold goes to your chest, don't wait. Immediately check with your gynac before taking any OTC pills.
When I had a bad cold after my C-section, coughing was so painful because of the stitches. I found that inhaling steam with a drop of eucalyptus oil helped clear my nose gently. Just take steam twice a day and rest as much as you can.
I am in my 5th month and currently down with a terrible cold, and I'm so scared of coughing too hard. Has anyone else experienced this during their second trimester? Is it normal to feel this weak, or should I be worried?
